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IRS Final Returns Service

File your final IRS returns when you close your business.

When you dissolve a business, the IRS requires final returns for income tax (1120, 1120-S, 1065, 1040 Sch C), employment tax (940, 941, 944), and information returns (1099, W-2). We prepare and file all required final returns, mark them as "final," and confirm the IRS has closed your tax account.

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How it works

How we handle this, end-to-end.

1

Closure intake

We collect entity details, dissolution date, last business day, employee count, and gross receipts. We confirm which final returns the IRS requires based on entity type and activity.

2

Prepare final returns

We prepare the final income tax return, final payroll returns, and any required information returns. Each return is marked "FINAL" so the IRS closes the account.

3

File with the IRS

Returns submitted electronically or by mail per IRS requirements. We pay any tax liability calculated and confirm submission with timestamped receipts.

4

Confirm closure

We track the IRS until your EIN tax accounts are closed. You receive the CP 2100 confirmation letter and a closure packet for your records.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent irs final returns pricing.

No hidden costs. State and federal fees pass through at cost.

Solo (no employees)

$299
Single-owner LLC/Sole Prop without employees.

Schedule C or single-member LLC final return + EIN closure. Does not include payroll returns (no employees during the year). Includes any 1099s issued.

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With payroll

$599
Entity with W-2 employees during closure year.

Final income tax + final 940/941/944 payroll returns + final W-2/W-3. Includes EIN closure letter and state coordination guide.

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Multi-entity

$999
Holding company + operating companies closing together.

Two or more related entities closed simultaneously. Each entity's final returns prepared and coordinated. Volume pricing for 3+ entities on request.

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FAQ

About IRS Final Returns.

What is a final tax return?
A final tax return is the last income or payroll return you file before closing a business. It's marked "FINAL" on the form so the IRS knows to close your tax account for that EIN. Without filing final returns, the IRS continues to expect future returns and can flag missing-filer penalties.
Do I need to file final returns if I dissolved my state entity?
Yes. State dissolution closes you with the Secretary of State. Final IRS returns close you with the federal government. They are separate processes. Many founders complete state dissolution but skip IRS final returns and trigger years of IRS notices.
Can I file final returns myself?
Yes, but the gotchas are significant. Most founders miss: which year is the final year (calendar vs. fiscal), how to allocate income across partial-year, which information returns are still required, and how to handle outstanding payroll deposits. Our team files final returns daily and avoids the common errors.
When are final returns due?
Income tax: by the standard due date for the entity type (March 15 for partnerships and S-Corps, April 15 for sole props, April 15 for C-Corps with calendar year). Payroll returns: by the next quarterly due date after closure. We file as soon as we have all closure data.
What if I have outstanding tax liability?
Final returns may show a final tax balance due. We calculate it precisely and arrange payment with the IRS. We also handle installment agreements if needed. Penalties for late or missed final returns are significantly higher than for ordinary late returns.

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